Sacraments

Baptism and Preparation Class for Parents

Parents of children under the age of seven to be baptized are asked to attend a Baptism Preparation Class prior to the child's reception of the sacrament. Class is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Office Conference Room. The date for the Baptism will be scheduled after parents' attendance at the Preparation Class. For children over the age of seven not yet baptized, please refer to Children's Catechumenate. Contact the Parish office for additional information.

Reconciliation and Eucharist

Reconciliation is offered every Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment.

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist 2012

Sacramental preparation is a two-year process beginning in Grade One. Children prepare for Reconciliation and First Eucharist by attending either Our Lady of Lourdes School, or weekly Faith Formation classes the year before receiving the sacraments in Grade Two.

First Communion ~ Saturday May 5, 2012

Confirmation

Confirmation preparation is a 2-part program.

• The first year of preparation involves Catholic instruction at a Catholic high school or Sunday morning classes at the parish.
• The second year all students meet together for weekly classes at the parish.

Adults who have not been confirmed are welcomed to call the parish office at 919.861.4600.

Matrimony

Arrangements must be made with the pastor for an initial interview at least 6 months prior to the wedding. Subsequent meetings will be made by appointment with the pastor. Participation in the Marriage Preparation Program is required.

For more information about planning your wedding, marriage preparation workshops and to register online, please visit the following link on the Diocese of Raleigh Website at http://www.dioceseofraleigh.org/how/marriage/index.aspx or call Alice Kehoe at the parish office at 919.861.4609.

Anointing

Conferred upon request prior to surgery or at time of illness.

Ministry to the Sick
Please telephone the parish office to advise staff of illness or hospitalization of a family member.

Holy Orders

A priest is ordained to proclaim God's word and administer the Sacraments. By the grace of his ordination, he is able to make Christ truly present in the Eucharist, the center of his life and ministry. The Vocations Office of the diocese assists young men who are interested in exploring a possible call to the diocesan priesthood.

For information:
Office of Vocations
Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh
226 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603

919.821.9731
vocations@raldioc.org